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What is the function of DNA in cells?
What is the function of DNA in cells?
DNA stores and transmits genetic information, managing the requirements and activities of the cell.
What are the two types of cells that have evolved over time?
What are the two types of cells that have evolved over time?
Prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells.
Where is the DNA located in prokaryotic cells?
Where is the DNA located in prokaryotic cells?
The DNA is located in the liquid part of the cytoplasm, known as the nucleoid region.
What are plasmids in prokaryotic cells?
What are plasmids in prokaryotic cells?
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What are the two types of eukaryotic membrane-bound organelles that contain DNA?
What are the two types of eukaryotic membrane-bound organelles that contain DNA?
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Where is most of the DNA in a eukaryotic cell found?
Where is most of the DNA in a eukaryotic cell found?
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What are the ends of chromosomes called?
What are the ends of chromosomes called?
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What is the decondensed form of chromosomes called?
What is the decondensed form of chromosomes called?
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How much DNA does each human somatic (body) cell contain when completely decondensed to linear form?
How much DNA does each human somatic (body) cell contain when completely decondensed to linear form?
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What is the purpose of condensing chromatin into chromosomes prior to cell division?
What is the purpose of condensing chromatin into chromosomes prior to cell division?
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What is the term used to describe the process of copying DNA?
What is the term used to describe the process of copying DNA?
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Where does DNA replication take place in eukaryotic cells?
Where does DNA replication take place in eukaryotic cells?
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What is the term used to describe the feature of DNA replication where each double-strand of DNA consists of one old strand and one newly synthesized strand?
What is the term used to describe the feature of DNA replication where each double-strand of DNA consists of one old strand and one newly synthesized strand?
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In which direction are DNA nucleotides added by DNA polymerase to the exposed bases of the existing 'old' strands?
In which direction are DNA nucleotides added by DNA polymerase to the exposed bases of the existing 'old' strands?
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What is the role of helicase in DNA replication?
What is the role of helicase in DNA replication?
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Why is the direction of DNA synthesis from 5' to 3' important?
Why is the direction of DNA synthesis from 5' to 3' important?
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What is the significance of telomeres in DNA replication?
What is the significance of telomeres in DNA replication?
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In which direction is the new DNA synthesized during replication?
In which direction is the new DNA synthesized during replication?
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What type of cells undergo DNA replication prior to cell division?
What type of cells undergo DNA replication prior to cell division?
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What happens to the amount of DNA in a cell during replication?
What happens to the amount of DNA in a cell during replication?
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